North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum

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Doug Burgum took office as the 33rd governor of North Dakota on Dec. 15, 2016. Doug brings a business leader’s approach to diversifying the economy, creating 21st century jobs, and revitalizing our main streets.

Today, North Dakota has the nation’s fifth-highest GDP per capita, ranks second in energy production per capita and boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation.

Under Gov. Burgum’s leadership, North Dakota has led the nation in innovation, creating a boom across the energy, agriculture, and technology sectors. His efforts to drive engagement with the five tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography have greatly improved state-tribal relationships through collaboration and addressing challenges and opportunities with understanding and mutual respect.

Gov. Burgum has championed significant tax relief for the citizens of North Dakota during every legislative session, and is leading the charge to shrink North Dakota’s income tax to the lowest flat rate in the nation.

He has been a leader in transforming education and equipping students with the essential skills for life and learning, preparing graduates for a choice-ready future in college, career or the military. He stands with those in recovery and, with First Lady Kathryn Burgum, is pushing a positive movement to eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction and support behavioral health, mental health and addiction by focusing on the foundations of well-being.

Burgum’s small-town upbringing and agricultural roots laid the foundation for his shared values of respect for the past, gratitude for the present and inspiration for the future.

He was elected governor on Nov. 8, 2016, in his first run for political office. On Nov. 3, 2020, Burgum was elected to his second term as governor.

Request Approved for Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota Wildfires

Gov. Kelly Armstrong today welcomed news that President Joe Biden has approved North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration to assist in recovery from historic wildfires that swept across parts of western North Dakota…

Armstrong: North Dakota Sees Continued Growth with Record Population Estimate of 796,568 in 2024

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota’s population grew to a record high of 796,568 people as of July 1, 2024, marking the largest increase since 2020, according to population estimates released by the U.S.…

Armstrong, Strinden Outline Expectations, Priorities in First Meeting with Cabinet Leaders

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today held their first meeting with the full Governor’s Cabinet, welcoming the agency heads as key leaders in the administration. Armstrong, who took…

Armstrong Takes Oath of Office, Begins Term as 34th Governor in North Dakota's 135-Year History

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong assumed office today, Dec. 15, as the 34th governor in the 135-year history of North Dakota. Armstrong took the oath of office on Friday, joined by his wife, Kjersti Armstrong, their children, Anna and…

Burgum Files Appeal After BLM Official Dismisses North Dakota's Concerns About Resource Management Plan

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday filed a final appeal of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, following two previously unsuccessful attempts to convince…

Burgum Directs Flags Flown at Half-Staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff today, Dec. 7, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of…

Burgum Presents 2025-2027 Executive Budget with Workforce Investments, No Tax Increases

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum today presented his final executive budget address to the 69th Legislative Assembly, proposing a $95 million package to improve housing affordability,…

Burgum Appoints Lt. Daniel Haugen To Serve As Interim Superintendent Of North Dakota Highway Patrol

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Nov 27th, appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, effective Dec. 1. Col. Brandon Solberg is retiring from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly…

Burgum Presents 50th Rough Rider Award to SCHEELS Chairman Emeritus Steve D. Scheel in Fargo

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Nov 26th, presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to Steve D. Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and…

Burgum Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration For Damage From Historic Wildfires

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Nov 21st, requested a presidential major disaster declaration to assist in recovery from historic wildfires that raged across northwest North Dakota in early October, causing damage that’s expected to…

President-Elect Trump Nominates Burgum to Serve as Interior Secretary, Chair New National Energy Council

Bismarck, N.D. – President-elect Donald Trump on Nov 15th, officially announced that he has nominated North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council. As…

Burgum, Advisory Committee Unveil Recommendations to Address Housing Needs in North Dakota

Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee on Nov 12th, released the committee’s recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a…

Burgum Honors Military Service on Veterans Day, Participates in Ceremony at ND Heritage Center

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on Nov 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Burgum marked the day by delivering remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at the North Dakota Heritage Center &…

Burgum Statement on 2024 General Election Results

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement on Nov 6th, regarding the results of Tuesday’s general election. “Congratulations to President-elect Donald J. Trump on his historic win, and to North Dakota…

Governor, First Lady Encourage Attendees To Build on Momentum at Eighth Annual Recovery Reinvented

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on Oct 30th, hosted the eighth annual Recovery Reinvented at the Bismarck Event Center, encouraging participants to build on the progress made over the past eight years toward…

Governor, First Lady To Welcome Halloween Trick-Or-Treaters at Governor’s Residence with Tourism Theme

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum will welcome Halloween trick-or-treaters on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Governor’s Residence, continuing a long-standing tradition. Children and accompanying adults are…

Burgum, Miller Lead Beam Signing Ceremony Marking Major Milestone For North Dakota State Laboratory

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller led a beam signing ceremony on Oct 28th, to celebrate the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Laboratory in the northeast corner of the Capitol…

Governor, First Lady to Host Eighth Annual Recovery Reinvented Next Week at Bismarck Event Center

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting the general public to join them for Recovery Reinvented, an event dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at…

Public Invited to Send Ornaments for North Dakota State Christmas Tree

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Office of the First Lady invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree…

Burgum Highlights Impact Of Destination Development Program With Ribbon Cutting For Good Bear Bay Lodge

Burgum Highlights Impact Of Destination Development Program With Ribbon Cutting For Good Bear Bay Lodge GARRISON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum along with North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman and…

Burgum Thanks Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force for Recommendations in Final Report

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Oct 22nd, expressed his gratitude for the members of the North Dakota Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force for their efforts to provide recommendations that support the education workforce. The task…

Burgum Signs MOU with Korean UAS Association, Expanding North Dakota’s Collaboration Opportunities

SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA – Gov. Doug Burgum and Korea Research Association for Unmanned Vehicles (KRAUV) Chairman Choi Myungjin on Oct 15th, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and KRAUV to establish a…

Burgum Leads Trade and Investment Mission to Korea, Signs MOU with Korea Institute of Energy Research

SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA – Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday led a North Dakota delegation on the first day of a trade and investment mission to South Korea, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and the Korea…

Burgum Names Scheels Chairman Emeritus Steve D. Scheel As 50th Rough Rider Award Recipient

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Oct 11th, announced Steve D. Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer Scheels, as the 50th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt…

North Dakota Joins 20-State Coalition Suing To Stop Nursing Home Rule Change

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, with the full support of Gov. Doug Burgum, on Oct 9th, joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and South Carolina…

Burgum Surveys Damage, Thanks Crews Fighting Wildfires, Urges Vigilance As Dry Conditions Persist

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and fellow state officials surveyed several large wildfires still burning in western North Dakota on Oct 7th, meeting with firefighters, emergency managers and other local officials in Tioga and Watford City…

Burgum Reaffirms Support For Israel One Year After Oct. 7 Attacks; State Capitol To Be Lit In Israeli Flag Colors

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement on Oct 6th, reaffirming North Dakota’s support for Israel as Monday, Oct. 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the hostage-taking and attacks on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas.…

State Agencies Coordinate With Local, Tribal And Federal Resources To Fight Widespread Wildfires In Western ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota state agencies are coordinating with local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders to battle several large wildfires that spread quickly on Oct 5th, across western North Dakota, driven by strong…

Burgum Declares Statewide Fire Emergency, Allowing State To Preposition Resources For Wildfire Response

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Oct 3rd, signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan to preposition resources for a rapid wildfire response, given the high fire danger…

Burgum Statement Regarding Iran’s Attack on Israel

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Oct 1st, issued the following statement regarding Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, which involved nearly 200 missiles being fired at the U.S. ally, the State Department reported. …

Kendall Bergrud of Bismarck's Wachter Middle School Named 2025 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

BISMARCK, N.D. – Kendall Bergrud, a mathematics teacher at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck, is North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2025, state School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Gov. Doug Burgum said in a joint announcement…

Burgum, Miller Recognize Team Members with 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today announced the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members across state government for their commitment to providing the highest levels of…

North Dakota Joins National Coalition of States Working to Raise College Completion Rates

BISMARCK, ND – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota University System (NDUS) today announced that the state of North Dakota has officially joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems,…

Burgum Statement on Visit to Israel This Week

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Sep 16th, released the following statement regarding his visit to Israel this week. “At a time when Iran is at war with Israel on seven fronts, in the wake of Hamas brutally executing six hostages,…

Burgum, Wrigley Welcome Court Ruling Blocking BLM Venting and Flaring Rule from Taking Effect

BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Drew Wrigley on Sep 13th, applauded a U.S. District Court judge’s decision to temporarily block the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from enforcing a natural gas venting and…

Burgum: ND Protests BLM’s Resource Management Plan As A Threat To Grid Reliability, Energy Security

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Sep 10th, announced the state is protesting the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, warning that it would negatively impact…

Burgum Directs Flags Flown at Half-Staff Wednesday in Remembrance of Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Wednesday, and encourages North Dakota residents to do the same at their homes and businesses, in…

Burgum Highlights Progress, Energizes Main Street ND Summit with Keynote Address in Watford City

WATFORD CITY, N.D. – The 2024 Main Street ND Summit kicked off its first full day on Aug 28th, with a keynote address from Gov. Doug Burgum, setting an enthusiastic tone for the 2½-day event. In his opening remarks. Burgum welcomed…

Burgum Signs Executive Order Clarifying Membership, Role and Terms of Olmstead Commission

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order clarifying the membership, role and terms of the Olmstead Commission, whose goal is to move North Dakota forward toward greater integration and inclusion for persons with…

Burgum Releases Statement on Passing of State Rep. Randy Schobinger of Minot

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on Aug 15th, regarding the passing of state Rep. Randy Schobinger of Minot, who died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at age 54 at his home in Delano, Tenn. Schobinger served in the North…

Burgum: Beam Signing Marks Significant Milestone for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 14th, participated in a beam signing ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the nation’s 15th presidential library. The…

Keynote Speakers Announced for Eighth Annual Recovery Reinvented Oct. 30 at Bismarck Event Center

Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting the general public to join them for Recovery Reinvented, an event dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction, on Oct. 30 at the…

Burgum: New North Dakota Soybean Processors Facility Brings Better Prices For Growers, Jobs For Region

CASSELTON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 7th, joined local, state and federal officials and community members for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new North Dakota Soybean Processors plant near Casselton, lauding the project as a…

Burgum Welcomes $700M To Boost Regional Power Grid Capacity, Reliability With North Plains Connector

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 6th, welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has awarded Montana up to $700 million to enhance power grid capacity and reliability in Montana and North…

Burgum Declares Summer Storm Disaster In Central North Dakota Following Severe Weather, Flooding

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order declaring a summer storm disaster in central North Dakota following severe weather that caused significant flood-related damages to the region. The declaration comes in response…

‘Inspiring Generations’: Burgum Presents Rough Rider Award to NASA Astronaut James Buchli

WATCH THE VIDEO REPLAY GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on July 30th, presented NASA astronaut James Buchli with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens, highlighting…

Burgum: NASA Astronaut James Buchli to be Presented with Rough Rider Award on July 30 at UND

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that NASA astronaut James Buchli will be presented with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award during a ceremony July 30 at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Burgum…

Burgum appoints Greg Hoffman to serve as chief information officer, lead ND Information Technology

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Greg Hoffman to lead the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department as chief information officer (CIO), effective immediately, citing his strong leadership experience and deep…

Burgum Issues Statement Commemorating Our Nation's Independence Day

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today, July 4, in observance of the 248th anniversary of America’s independence. “Today we celebrate the birth of our great nation. A nation built on freedom and the…

Solberg notifies Burgum of plans to retire as North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent on Nov. 30

BISMARCK, N.D. , June 28, 2024 Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol. Solberg has…

JOINT STATEMENT: Burgum, Wrigley welcome U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Chevron doctrine

BISMARCK, June 28, 2024 – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued a joint statement today applauding a U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning the Chevron doctrine, which stemmed from a 1984 decision in Chevron…

Governor, First Lady Urge Continued Focus on State-Tribal Relationships at Sixth G2G Conference

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on June 25th, addressed attendees at the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference, outlining the significant progress made on state-tribal relations…

Burgum Appoints Donald Campbell, Maxwell Eriksrud to North Dakota Board of Higher Education

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed human resources executive Donald “D.J.” Campbell of Mandan to a four-year term on the state Board of Higher Education starting July 1, and University of North Dakota student…

Burgum Selects Brig. Gen. Mitchell Johnson to Serve as Adjutant General of North Dakota National Guard

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has selected Brig. Gen. Mitchell R. Johnson to serve as the next adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 15.…

Agenda Finalized for Sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference

The agenda for the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference on June 25-26 at the Bismarck Event Center has been finalized and registration remains open for the event. The two-day conference brings together tribal leaders and…

Burgum Highlights Progress at Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education with AI Theme

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 17th, kicked off the eighth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College, highlighting progress made during his…

Burgum Highlights Innovation Shop’s Potential to Boost Productivity as Grand Opening Held for Facility at Grand Farm

CASSELTON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller on June 10th, joined federal, state and local officials in celebrating the grand opening of the new Innovation Shop at Grand Farm, highlighting how the facility will support…

Burgum, Fellow GOP Governors Unveil Plan to Unleash American Energy, Send Letter Urging Biden to Act

CHALMETTE, La. – Gov. Doug Burgum on June 3rd, joined 19 fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to President Biden urging his administration to unleash American energy and end the regulatory overreach that’s restricting domestic…

Local Youth Help Break Ground on Newest State Park at Pembina Gorge, Highlighting Generational Investment

BISMARCK, N.D. – Local youth joined the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department (NDPRD), Governor’s Office and others to celebrate a historic milestone on May 31st, at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Pembina Gorge State…

Burgum Issues Executive Order Rebranding Task Force MIND as North Dakota Military Commission

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on May 29th, issued an executive order rebranding the Task Force for Military Issues in North Dakota (TF MIND) as the North Dakota Military Commission. Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, who chairs TF MIND and will…

Burgum Issues Statement in Observance of Memorial Day

MANDAN, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day. “On Memorial Day – and every day – we are eternally grateful for those brave and selfless Americans who dedicated their…

Burgum Directs Flags Flown at Half-Staff on Monday Until Noon in Observance of Memorial Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff from 12:01 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and…

Registration Now Open for Sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference

Registration is now open for the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference June 25-26 at the Bismarck Event Center. The two-day conference brings together tribal leaders and elders, state agency leaders and staff, statewide…

Burgum Selects NASA Astronaut James Buchli as 49th Recipient of Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 20th, announced NASA astronaut James Buchli as the 49th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens. Buchli…

Burgum Names Housing Initiative Advisory Council, Holds Listening Sessions in Bismarck and Fargo

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed a North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee to lead the development of a comprehensive housing strategy for North Dakota. The governor also hosted listening sessions this week in…

Burgum Thanks Mohanty For Service After Chief Information Officer Resigns; Hoffman Named Interim

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 14th, thanked Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kuldip Mohanty for his service and leadership of the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department after Mohanty submitted his resignation,…

Burgum Proclaims May 12-18 Police Week In North Dakota, Directs Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff May 15 For Peace Officers Memorial Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued a proclamationdeclaring May 12-18 as Police Week in North Dakota and Wednesday, May 15, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor directed government agencies to fly the United States and North…

Burgum Presents Strategic Budget Guidelines To State Agencies For 2025-2027 Biennium

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on May 9th, presented his strategic budget guidelines for the 2025-2027 biennium, emphasizing the need for agencies to continue finding efficiencies, containing costs and identifying opportunities for…

Burgum Establishes Office Of Outdoor Recreation To Enhance Private Sector Partnerships, Maximize Impact

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, alongside state agency officials and partner organizations, on May 9th, announced the establishment of the North Dakota Office of Outdoor Recreation to grow North Dakota’s outdoor recreation economy by…

Burgum Directs Flags Flown At Half-Staff Sunday In Honor Of Fallen Firefighters

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Sunday, May 5, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of…

Burgum Thanks General Counsel Ryan Norrell for Service After He Announces Return to Private Sector; Svihovec to Serve as Interim

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on April 29th, thanked Governor’s Office General Counsel Ryan Norrell for his service to the state of North Dakota after Norrell announced he is resigning effective June 17 to return to the private…

Burgum Announces 2024 Governor’s Band and Chorus Programs from West Fargo Sheyenne and Grand Forks Central

Governor Doug Burgum on April 26th, announced that the West Fargo Sheyenne Sinfonia Orchestra and Grand Forks Central Chamber Choir have been selected as the 2024 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “It is an honor to…

Burgum Proclaims April 21-27 as 'Finish the FAFSA Week' in ND, Urges Completing Student Aid Application

Governor Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation this week declaring April 21-27 as Finish the FAFSA Week in North Dakota. Along with the North Dakota University System (NDUS), Bank of North Dakota (BND), North Dakota Association of Student Financial…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on State-Of-The-Art North Dakota State Laboratory

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum, alongside Lt. Governor Tammy Miller and state agency officials, led the groundbreaking ceremony on April 16th, for the new North Dakota State Laboratory. The event marked a significant milestone in the…

Burgum Statement on Passing of Former North Dakota Lt. Governor Lloyd Omdahl

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement on April 15th, regarding the passing of former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Lloyd Omdahl, who served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1992 with Gov. George Sinner, and as state…

Burgum Urges EPA to Pause Implementation of New Air Particulate Rule Until States’ Concerns Are Addressed

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum today joined 21 fellow governors in a letter urging U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to pause implementation of a new EPA rule tightening limits on fine particles in the air…

Burgum Announces First Keynote Speaker for Summit on Innovative Education June 17 in Bismarck

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced a keynote speaker for the eighth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 17 at Bismarck State College. The theme of the free event is "Navigating the Future: AI's Role in…

North Dakota Joins Lawsuit Over Biden’s Unlawful Attempt to Sidestep Congress on Student Loans

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today conveyed his support for North Dakota joining a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s unlawful attempt to sidestep Congress and cancel student loan debt at considerable expense to U.S. taxpayers.…

Burgum Thanks Retiring Dohrmann for Leadership of ND National Guard, Department of Emergency Services

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the retirement of Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 30, thanking him for…

Miller Highlights Efforts to Make ND More Military Friendly at Month of the Military Child

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND - Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today highlighted recent progress made toward the goal of making North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the nation during an event with students at Memorial Middle School on Minot Air Force…

Burgum appoints Bismarck CPA Susan Sisk to lead state Office of Management and Budget

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed certified public accountant (CPA) Susan Sisk of Bismarck to serve as director of the state Office of Management and Budget (OMB), effective June 12, citing her extensive background in finance…

Burgum signs remaining bills from 2023 legislative session, including major appropriations bills

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today completed the signing of 45 bills that remained after the North Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2023 biennial regular session on April 30. Burgum had 15 business days to sign bills remaining in the…

Burgum directs flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Texas shooting victims

BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, May 11, and encourages…

Burgum waives hours of service for haulers of ag inputs during compressed spring planting season

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, anhydrous…

Burgum announces 2023 Governor's Band and Chorus programs from Washburn and Williston

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale have been selected as the 2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “These two exceptional…

Burgum: 2023 session provides historic tax relief and invests in key priorities including workforce, child care and infrastructure

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota is providing more than half a billion dollars in tax relief to citizens while also cutting red tape and making historic investments in workforce, child care, infrastructure and other key priorities, Gov. Doug…

Burgum signs bill modernizing state law to encourage growth in animal agriculture in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today was joined by dozens of legislators, representatives of statewide farm commodity groups and state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring for the signing of House Bill 1371, which modernizes North…

Burgum signs $66M child care package, addressing major barrier to workforce participation

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed House Bill 1540, which provides nearly $66 million to support child care services and help address a major barrier to workforce participation as North Dakota continues to face a severe workforce…

JOINT RELEASE: Burgum, Legislative Assembly celebrate signing of historic tax relief package providing $515M of income and property tax relief for 2023-2025

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, members of the 68th Legislative Assembly and State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus today celebrated the signing of a major tax relief package that will provide a combined $515 million in savings for payers of…

Burgum signs bill creating Office of Legal Immigration to help address North Dakota's workforce challenges

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed bipartisan legislation creating an Office of Legal Immigration within the North Dakota Department of Commerce to help businesses recruit and retain foreign labor and address the state’s…

Burgum signs bill providing $25M to support agriculture diversification and development

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that more than doubles funding for the state’s Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund to provide grants for new or expanding value-added agriculture businesses as…

Burgum: Northern Plains UAS Test Site leverages Vantis, Grand Sky in response to flood emergency

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is preparing to support statewide emergency response efforts following Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding. The NPUASTS administers Vantis, North…

Burgum signs 'Back the Blue' bills with workforce grants, enhanced retirement benefits for peace officers

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed “Back the Blue” legislation enhancing retirement benefits for law enforcement and providing $3.5 million to help local agencies with workforce recruitment and retention, the latest in…

ADDRESSING WORKFORCE: Burgum signs bill expanding scholarship program to apprenticeships

BISMARCK, N.D. – As part of ongoing efforts to address the state’s workforce challenges, Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation allowing state scholarship dollars for qualifying students to be used toward apprenticeship programs in…

Burgum applauds judge's decision blocking Biden administration's Waters of the U.S. rule

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland granted a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation or enforcement of the Biden administration’s new Waters of…

Burgum signs bills naming several state highway bridges in honor of North Dakota military veterans

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday signed the last of five bills naming several bridges on North Dakota state highways in honor of military veterans. Signs will be placed along the highways designating the names of the bridges. The…

Burgum issues executive order restructuring Lignite Research Council membership

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order to restructure the membership of the Lignite Research Council, which was created to establish policies and practices related to lignite coal research. As recommended by…

Burgum declares statewide emergency for spring flooding, directs state resources to be on standby

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for spring flooding as soaring temperatures and heavy snowpack are expected to produce widespread flooding across the state this week and next…

Burgum proclaims April 'Month of the Military Child' and signs bills to make North Dakota more military-friendly

Joining Burgum for the event to honor children of military service members were Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller; Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard; State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler; Secretary of State Michael Howe;…

Burgum appoints attorney Jackson Lofgren of Bismarck to South Central Judicial District judgeship

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed attorney Jackson Lofgren of Bismarck to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. Lofgren has spent the last 16 years practicing law in courtrooms throughout North Dakota and brings…

Burgum signs bill granting emergency aid to help cover extraordinary snow removal costs; state agency leaders provide updates on preparations for blizzard, flooding

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that provides emergency grants to help cover extraordinary snow removal costs for local governments. The governor and other state leaders also highlighted how state agencies are…

Burgum appoints Curtis Biller, reappoints Timothy Mihalick to North Dakota Board of Higher Education

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced he has appointed Curtis Biller of Fargo and reappointed Timothy Mihalick of Minot to four-year terms on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education. Biller has served as a principal of…

Burgum directs flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of shooting victims in Nashville

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Friday, March 31, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as…

Burgum signs bill making tribal nations eligible to enter into cost-share agreements with State Water Commission

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed House Bill 1385, allowing the State Water Commission (SWC) to enter into agreements with federally recognized tribal nations, making them eligible sponsors under the North Dakota Department of Water…

Burgum applauds judge's ruling ordering BLM to resume sales of oil and gas leases on federal lands

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor ordering the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to resume quarterly sales of oil and gas leases on public lands in North Dakota.…

Burgum signs bill benefiting active duty, Guard and Reserve by exempting military pay from income tax

BISMARCK, N.D. – As part of ongoing efforts to make North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the nation, Gov. Doug Burgum today signed a bill that exempts military pay from state income tax for active duty, National Guard and Reserve…

Burgum, Baesler applaud landmark North Dakota computer science, cybersecurity measure

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday celebrated the governor’s signing of HB1398, which requires the teaching of computer science and cybersecurity and the integration of…

Senate Bill 2229 reaches the 'end' as Burgum signs bill making curling the official sport of North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – In a “sweeping” change to state law, Gov. Doug Burgum today signed Senate Bill 2229 designating curling as the official sport of North Dakota. Among those joining Burgum for the bill signing ceremony were Alaina…

Burgum signs more than 30 bills to reduce red tape, improve government efficiency and services

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed 33 of the more than 50 bills introduced this legislative session to change or eliminate over 400 antiquated, unnecessary and burdensome regulations and other red tape that was identified through the…

Burgum declares winter storm disaster for January fog and ice event that led to power outages

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide winter storm disaster for central, northwestern and northeastern North Dakota related to severe fog and ice buildup on power lines in January that knocked…

Burgum signs bill allowing for alcohol tax revenue sharing agreements with tribal nations

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation allowing tribal nations to enter into agreements with the State of North Dakota to share revenue from alcohol taxes on tribal lands, resolving a longstanding issue. Under Senate Bill…

Burgum: Revised revenue forecast continues to predict growth; supports tax relief, investing in priorities

BISMARCK, N.D. – The state Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a revised revenue forecast that continues to predict growth into the next biennium, keeping the state in a strong position to provide tax relief and invest in…

Applications being accepted for Governor's Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum is encouraging school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2023-2024…

Studies Underscore Oil and Gas Industry’s Significant Impact on North Dakota’s Economy, Communities

BISMARCK, N.D. – The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume, nearly 50,000 jobs and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues…

Governor Burgum's Weekly Newsletter - March 5, 2023

Governor thanks state agencies for efforts during snowstorm Gov. Doug Burgum expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), North Dakota Highway Patrol, State Radio and other state agencies that…

Capitol, Other State Facilities In Bismarck-Mandan Area To Open At 10 A.M. on March 1st, Due To Road Conditions

BISMARCK, N.D. – Due to poor road conditions, the North Dakota Capitol and other state offices in the Bismarck-Mandan area will open at 10 a.m. on March 1st. All committee meetings of the Legislative Assembly scheduled for this morning will be…

Governor Burgum's Weekly Newsletter - February 26, 2023

Op-Ed: Legislative session on track to address ND’s biggest challenges As North Dakota’s legislative session reaches its halfway point with over 700 bills remaining, the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our…

Governor Burgum's Weekly Newsletter - February 19, 2023

Burgum highlights North Dakota's effort to combat addiction in 'Face the Nation' interview Governor also joins POLITICO's Anthony Adragna in an interview for 'The Fifty: America's Governors' Last week, Gov. Burgum joined host Margaret Brennan on…

Burgum Supports Lawsuit Filed in North Dakota by 24 states Challenging New Waters of the U.S. Rule

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement on Feb 17th, regarding a lawsuit filed in North Dakota challenging the Biden administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. North Dakota is one of 23…

Governor Burgum's Weekly Newsletter - February 12, 2023

Burgum signs HB 1279 expanding workers’ comp coverage for law enforcement and firefighters During a ceremony on Monday, Gov. Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1279 to expand workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters and law…

Burgum Meets With Interior Deputy Secretary, NPS Director on Painted Canyon, Wild Horses, Water Supply

Governor in D.C. to attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Doug Burgum met on Feb 8th, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and National Parks Service (NPS) Director Charles…

Burgum Issues Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb 7th night. “We agree with the president’s desire for unity across the country and…

President Approves Burgum’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for November 9-11 Storm Damage

Bismarck, N.D. – President Joe Biden has approvedGovernor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter storm in November that brought record-breaking snowfall to central North Dakota and ice…

Burgum Signs HB 1279 Expanding Workers' Comp Coverage for Law Enforcement and Firefighters

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Feb 6th, signed House Bill 1279 to expand workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters and law enforcement officers, providing greater support and helping to address the state’s…

Governor Burgum's Weekly Newsletter - February 5, 2023

Burgum signs first bill of 2023 legislative session, providing $68M line of credit for career academies to help address workforce needs Governor Doug Burgum signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session on Thursday, providing a $68 million…

Burgum Urges National Park Service Director to Keep Wild Horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

BISMARCK, N.D. –In a phone call on Feb 2nd, Governor Doug Burgum urged National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams to allow wild horses to remain at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP), stressing their importance to the state’s…

Burgum Signs First Bill of 2023 Legislative Session, Providing $68M Line of Credit for Career Academies to Help Address Workforce Needs

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Feb 2nd signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session, providing a $68 million line of credit to help finance the construction of 13 planned career academies across the state where students can…

Burgum urges National Park Service director to keep wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

BISMARCK, N.D. – In a phone call today, Gov. Doug Burgum urged National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams to allow wild horses to remain at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP), stressing their importance to the state’s tourism…

Burgum signs first bill of 2023 legislative session, providing $68M line of credit for career academies to help address workforce needs

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session, providing a $68 million line of credit to help finance the construction of 13 planned career academies across the state where students can pursue…

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